Chapter 73: The Murderer

  Tan Jieyan's reserved places are all extremely secluded high-end consumer venues, the taste of the dishes is naturally exceptional, and the environment is also very good. Today, he reported to Tong Qiang a beautiful Siheyuan address, where the car can just drive in. After getting off the car, it looks like an ordinary old Beijing Siheyuan, but as soon as you step inside, Tong Qiang knows that this Siheyuan is well-maintained.

  The wall made of polished bricks exudes a historical charm, the beams, pillars, doors and windows, as well as the eaves and rafters, are all painted with oil paint, in a dark red hue, with smooth brushstrokes. The pomegranate trees planted in the courtyard have already shed their leaves in winter, along with a few shrubs of western rose, although they are all withered, but under the sunlight, the entire quadrangle courtyard gives off an atmosphere that is both solemn and peaceful. The annual maintenance cost for such a large quadrangle courtyard is probably in the tens of millions.

  When the waiter led him to Tan Jieyan's private room, two dishes and a clay pot soup were served. The waiter brought two bowls of chopsticks and then quietly retreated, seemingly without recognizing that the person in front of him was the Deputy Mayor of Beijing.

  "I've already eaten." Tong Jing looked at Tan Jieyan in confusion, they had eaten a lot for lunch and were full, but thinking that Tan Jieyan might be lonely eating alone, she picked up her chopsticks again to keep him company.

  "I know, drinking some soup made with Chinese medicine is good for the stomach, you had quite a bit of wine last night." The low and thick voice was full of texture, Tan Jieyan picked up the lid, and the aroma of the soup that had been simmered for over ten hours immediately burst out, rich and savory, whetting one's appetite.

  "It's so fresh." After taking a sip, the fragrance lingered on her teeth and tongue, and Tong Jiang knew that this soup made with secret recipes was something ordinary people couldn't make. Although she was already full, she lowered her head and took another big sip.

  "Drink slowly." Looking at Tong Ying's suspicious expression, Tan Jieyan smiled slightly with his thin lips and picked up a pigeon leg from the瓦罐汤 with chopsticks and put it in Tong Ying's bowl. "If you like to drink, come next time and I'll give you a membership card. I'll pack some for you to take back."

  "Ah, Mu Ge's stomach isn't good." Tong Jing thought of Mu Fang's stomach, and the delicious pigeon soup in her mouth suddenly became somewhat tasteless. Long-term irregular eating habits, drinking and smoking, and staying up late had taken a toll on Mu Fang's stomach, which now needed to be nursed back to health.

  But Tong Jiang understood that Mu Fang was fundamentally not concerned about these things. Even if he knew his stomach was already bad, the pain could almost take his life, but when it came to drinking, Mu Fang would never back down. Mu Ge seemed to be completely indifferent to his own body, which made Tong Jiang think of Liu Kang. They were two completely different people, yet they gave Tong Jiang a similar feeling.

  Tan Jiyen looked at Tong Qiang, who was frowning, and listened to her mention Mu Fang again, especially her unusual concern for Mu Fang's stomach. This made Tan Jiyen's good mood disappear instantly, and his face also turned cold.

  "Tan Jieyan, I was thinking of letting Mu Ge stay here for the next half month during Chinese New Year, is that okay?" Tong Jing looked up, but seeing Tan Jieyan's face suddenly cloud over, the sparkling light in her eyes immediately dimmed. She really was a blockhead - after all, this apartment belonged to Tan Jieyan, he definitely wouldn't like strangers staying here.

  "What's going on? Did you mistakenly kill Liu Kang?" Tan Jieyan spoke coldly, her phoenix eyes narrowing dangerously as she shifted her gaze from the hands clasped together by Tong Jiang and Mu Fang, but the shocking aura was impossible to suppress!

  "Tan Jieyan, what are you doing here?" The sudden voice startled Tongyuan's eyes wide with shock, and she stared at Tan Jieyan's cold face in a daze. She was pierced by his icy gaze and involuntarily shrank her body, immediately realizing that she had gone missing from the hospital and Tan Jieyan must be anxious!

  Just been scolded by Mu Fang, now seeing Tan Jieyan's icy face, Tong Jing was so scared that she leaned closer to Mu Fang again, Tan Jieyan's eyes were terrifying!

  Not letting go of Tong's subtle movements, Tan Jieyan only felt the raging flames uncontrollably bursting out from his chest, but was suppressed by a strong self-control, just like when a volcano is about to erupt, the mouth of the eruption is blocked, and that terrifying momentum is more frightening than the actual eruption.

  "Deputy Mayor Tan, Xiaotong did not mistakenly kill Liu Kang. I think the real killer is someone else." Mu Fang was very astute and immediately noticed that Tan Jieyan was present, so he directly addressed him, "Deputy Mayor Tan, if necessary, we can go through the relevant procedures, and I will find a lawyer to come over."

  "I didn't kill Liu Kang, he was still alive when I left." Tong Jiao only then discovered that Tan Jieyan's voice was icy and piercing, those familiar black eyes were now like frost, cold and unfeeling, without a hint of warmth. Tan Jieyan wasn't angry because he had been held hostage by Liu Kang earlier, but because he thought he had killed Liu Kang, so he was angry. Did he think he was the murderer?

  Tong's eyes dimmed, and he felt a pang of loss in his heart. Although Tong was not clear about the scene where Liu Kang was killed, if Cheng Tian Nan really wanted to frame him, all the evidence would definitely point to himself. However, Mu Ge believed in him and did not think that he was the murderer. But Tan Jie Yan was convinced that he was the killer, so he was so angry and furious.

  "What about the evidence? Liu Kang's time of death coincides with your departure, there is no evidence of a third person at the scene of the crime, witnesses saw you driving away from Liu Kang's house, and hospital surveillance shows that you were taken away by Liu Kang. Therefore, the only killer who could have killed Liu Kang is you!" Tan Jieyan's voice was cold and serious, his tone icy as he succinctly informed Tong Dang of the current situation.

  His face turned pale, and he really thought he was the murderer! Tong Jiao's hand clenched involuntarily, only to realize that Mu Fang's hand had grasped his own, seemingly giving him support and encouragement.

  At least Mu Ge still believes in himself! Tong Jiao felt a little comforted, but Tan Jieyan's eyes were too fierce, making Tong Jiao feel as if she was in the icy snow, wanting to open her mouth to defend herself. However, since Cheng Tian Nan had intentionally framed her, Tong Jiao knew that no matter what she said, it would be futile, because she had no evidence.

  "Deputy Mayor Tan, even if you're convinced that Liu Kang was killed by Xiao Tong, it's still a case of self-defense. The hospital surveillance footage should clearly show that Xiao Tong was being held hostage by Liu Kang. I think even in court, Xiao Tong would be found not guilty." Mu Fang regained his bright smile, although he wasn't clear why Tan Jieyan was so coldly framing Xiao Tong, but Mu Fang wouldn't allow anyone to bully Xiao Tong in front of him, even if the man in front of him was the Deputy Mayor of Beijing and a member of the Tan family from the military district.

  "Director Mu, these are not just your words that can decide everything, there are laws and regulations!" One sentence blocked Mu Fang's excuse. Tan Jieyan turned around to look at Guan Yao beside him, "This matter involves the Liu family, whatever should be done with Liu Kang's death will be done, don't give anyone a chance to splash dirty water on you."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Tan Jieyan didn't even glance at Tong Jing, his tall and straight black figure walked directly towards the door and left with Yu Jing who was waiting outside.

  Tong Ying should learn to know what is danger, this time, if Liu Kang really hurt her after taking her away, Tan Jieyan's hand suddenly clenched tightly, his face tense, the bloody scene of Tong Ying being injured flashed in his mind, his face darkened again, and he left the criminal investigation department with a cold anger that could not be vented.

  Digression

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